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Wire
Rope
Sling
Handbook
Contents
Wire Rope Sling Selection
Rated capacities, design factors and D/d ratios .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
How wire rope slings are used .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Sound lif ting practices.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 -5
Calculating the load of basket hitches and bridles .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Wire Rope Sling Use and Care
Riggers 10-step checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Inspection and removal criteria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Wire Rope Sling Products
Single part bodies .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8- 11
3-part body .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12- 14
6-part body .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
8-part body .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
9-part body .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Grommets .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 - 19
Socket assemblies.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 - 23
Eyes, hooks and thimbles .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Ordering Information.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Inside this wire rope sling handbook,

youll find information you need to know
Choosing the right sling for your lift. Understanding the basics of
selecting a sling for your lifting operations is vital for your efficiency
and productivity.
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Proper wire rope sling use and care. Do you want to extend the service
life of your wire rope sling? We tell you how, plus how to correctly
inspect your slings.
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The rated capacity of a sling

and what it means to you
D/d Ratios
When a sling is rigged
as a basket, the
diameter of the
bend where the sling
contacts the load
can affect the slings
lifting capacity.
he rated capacity of a sling

varies depending upon the type
of sling, the size of the sling,
and the type of hitch. The American
Society of Mechanical Engineers
factors that affect the overall

strength of the sling, including:
> Splicing efficiency.
> Design factor (5 is standard).
> Number of parts of rope in the sling.
> Type of hitch (straight pull, choker
hitch or basket hitch).
> Diameter around which the body of
the sling is bent (D/d ratio).
How much the lifting

capacity is affected
can be calculated by
dividing the diameter
of the bend where the
rope contacts the load
(represented by D)
by the diameter of
the rope or the
component rope
diameter in a multipart sling (represented
by d). For example,
if the diameter of the
bend (D) is 10 and
the component rope
diameter (d) is 1/2,
the D/d Ratio is
10 1/2 or 20.
(ASME) requires that all wire rope

slings be tagged with the name or
trademark of the manufacturer, the
rated capacity for specific configurations and the diameter or size of the
sling. Under no circumstances shall
a slings rated capacity be exceeded.
The user should maintain this identification so that it is legible during the
life of the sling. All persons using
the sling should read the tag and
understand the information on it.
The rated capacity of a wire rope
sling is based upon the Minimum
Breaking Force (MBF) of the wire
rope used in the sling and other
> Number of legs.

> Diameter of the pin (or hook) over
which the eye of the sling is rigged.
> Angle at which the sling is used.
> Hook or other end attachment rated
capacity.
Design Factor
The rated capacities for wire rope
slings are based on a design factor
of 5 per ASME B30.9. The design factor
and other factors are used to calculate
the rated capacities.
Design factors have been established
that allow the sling to give efficient
service to the user.
apply Standard D/d ratios to determine efficiency

of various sling constructions
Mechanically-spliced, single-part slings
25 times rope diameter
Hand-spliced, single-part slings
15 times rope diameter
Braided multi-part slings of 6 parts
25 times component rope diameter
Braided multi-part slings of 8 parts
Helically laid multi-part slings
Hand-tucked grommets and mechanically

joined grommets
5 times sling body diameter
When D/d ratios smaller than those shown above (or those shown in the footnotes below
Rated Capacity Tables) are used, the rated capacity of the sling must be decreased.
How wire rope slings are used

Hitches
How wire rope slings are configured
to lift a load is called a hitch. Most lifts
use one of three basic hitches.
Vertical Eye and Eye Hitch
If one eye of the sling is attached to
the lifting hook and the other eye is
attached to the load, this is called a
vertical eye and eye, or straight, hitch.
A tagline should be used to prevent
load rotation that may damage the sling.
When two or more slings are attached
to the same lifting hook, the total hitch
becomes, in effect, a lifting bridle and
the load is distributed equally among
the individual slings.
Slings used at an angle have a lower
rated capacity than one used vertically.
Choker Hitch
In the choker hitch, one eye of the sling
is attached to the lifting hook, while the
sling itself is drawn through the other
eye. The load is placed inside the choke
that is created while the sling is drawn
tight over the load through the eye.
Choker hitches reduce the lifting
capability of a sling since the wire rope
components ability to adjust during the
lift is affected. You should only use a
choker hitch when the load will not be
seriously damaged by the sling body,
or the sling damaged by the load, and

when the lift requires the sling to hug
the load. Never choke a load so that any
part of one eye or splice is in the part of
the sling that passes through the other
eye to form the choke.
Two notes of caution: Always pull
a choker hitch tight before the lift is
made. It should never be pulled down
during the lift. Also, never use only
one choker hitch to lift a load that
could shift or slide out of the choke.
Vertical Hitch
Basket Hitch
A basket hitch is formed when both
eyes of the sling are placed on the lifting
hook, thereby forming a circular basket
of the sling. This type of hitch distributes
the load equally between the two legs
of the sling, within limitations.
Lifting Bridles
When you attach two or more slings to
the same lifting hook, or are connected
to a link rigged onto the hook, the total
hitch becomes a lifting bridle, distributing the load among the individual
slings. When using two or more slings
as a lifting bridle, remember that the
sling angle affects the slings rated
capacities. Also, the location of the
lifts center of gravity will affect the
load on each sling leg.
choker Hitch
Reduction in efficiency of wire rope

when bent over pins of various sizes
basket Hitch
Sound lifting practices
here are four primary factors to take into

consideration when lifting a load.
location of the center of gravity is also necessary

to determine sling loadings.
They are: (1) the physical parameters of the load;

(2) the number of legs and the angle they make
with the horizontal; (3) the rated capacity of the
sling; and (4) the condition of the sling.
Physical parameters of the load
The size of the object to be lifted, and particularly
the location of lifting points, will affect sling
selection. The weight of the lift, while a critical
component, is only a part of the information. The
If the load has small diameter corners, protective

blocking or softeners must be used so that sling
capacity isnt reduced. Also, if lifting a painted
object or an object with a finished surface, padding
or softeners may be needed between the sling and
the load to protect the load.
Number of legs and angle with the horizontal
As the angle formed by the sling leg and the horizontal decreases, the rated capacity of the sling
Calculating the load of basket hitches and bridles
hen youre calculating the load

of basket hitches and bridles,
remember that as the horizontal angle
of a sling decreases, the resultant load
on each leg increases.
The horizontal angle of bridles with
three or more legs is measured the
same way as horizontal sling angles of
two-legged hitches. If
a bridle is designed
with different leg
lengths, it may
result in different
horizontal
angles.
The load
on each leg must be
calculated based on the position of
the slings and the location of the lifts
center of gravity.
Adjusting the rated capacity
of a choker hitch
Due to the body of the sling being used
in the choke, there is a reduction in
rated capacity. This is reflected in the
choker rated capacity tables. Another
reduction that must be considered is
due to the angle of the choke (not
the angle of the leg of the sling).
4
If the load is hanging free, the normal

choke angle is approximately 135
degrees. When lifting and turning a
load using a choker
hitch, it is not
uncommon to
have a severe
bend at the
choke. When
a choker hitch
is used at an
angle of less
than 120
degrees, you
must reduce the
hitchs rated capacity as shown in the
chart at right. You always must adjust
the rated capacity of the wire rope sling
whenever you use a choker hitch to shift,
turn or control a load, or when the pull
is against the choke in a multi-leg lift.
As always, if more than one sling is
used and the legs are not vertical, a
further reduction in rated capacity
must be made for the sling angle.
Warning: Choker hitches at angles
greater than 135 degrees are not
recommended since they are unstable.
Extreme care should be taken to determine the angle of choke as accurately
as possible.
Load factor
guidelines
Leg
Load
angle
factor
90
85
80
75
70
65
60
55
50
45
40
35
30
1.000
1.003
1.015
1.035
1.064
1.103
1.154
1.220
1.305
1.414
1.555
1.743
2.000
capacity decreases
with angle
Angle Rated
of choke
Capacity
in degrees Percent*
Over 120
90-120
60- 89
30-59
0-29
100%
87%
74%
62%
49%
*Percent of slings
rated capacity in
a choker hitch.
also decreases. In other words, the smaller the

angle between the sling leg and the horizontal,
the greater the load on the sling leg. The minimum
angle allowed is 30 degrees.
Rated capacity
The rated capacity of a sling must never be exceeded.
The rated capacity is based both on sling fabrication
components (minimum breaking force of rope used,
splicing efficiency, number of parts of rope in sling
and number of sling legs) and sling application
components (angle of legs, type of hitch, D/d
ratios, etc.)
If you are using one wire rope sling in a vertical
hitch, you can utilize the full rated lifting capacity
of the sling, but you must not exceed that lifting
capacity.
If you are using two wire rope slings in a vertical
hitch (called a 2-legged bridle hitch) in a straight
lift, the load on each leg increases as the angle
between the leg and the horizontal plane decreases.
Whenever you lift a load with the legs of a sling at
an angle, you can calculate the actual load per leg
by using the following three-step formula.
Three-step formula for calculating

load per sling leg
These calculations assume that the center of gravity
is equal distance from all of the lifting points, and
the sling angles are the same. If not, more complicated engineering calculations are needed.
1. Divide the weight of your total load by the number
of legs you are using. This gives you the load per
leg if the lift were being made with all legs lifting
vertically.
2. Measure the angle between the legs of the sling
and the horizontal plane.
3. Multiply the load per leg that you calculated in
step 1 by the load factor for the leg angle you are
using. Use the Load factor guidelines table on the
next page to determine the load factor.
The result is the actual load on each leg of the sling
for this lift and angle. The actual load must never
exceed the slings vertical rated capacity.
Warning: Slings shall not be used with horizontal
angles less than 30.
Condition of sling
Each sling must be inspected daily. If the sling does
not pass inspection (See Page 9), do not use.
Examples of how to calculate sling leg loads

1. Total load is 1,000 lbs. divided by
two legs 500 lbs. load per leg
if vertical lift.
2. Horizontal sling angle is
60 degrees.
3. Multiply 500 lbs. by 1.154 load
factor (from table) = 577 lbs.
actual load per leg.
1. Total load is 1,000 lbs. divided
by two legs 500 lbs. load per
leg if vertical lift.
2. Horizontal sling angle is 45 degrees.
3. Multiply 500 lbs. by 1.414 load factor
(from table) = 707 lbs. actual load per leg.
1. Total load is 1,000 lbs. divided by two legs 500 lbs.
load per leg if vertical lift.
2. Horizontal sling angle is 30 degrees.

3. Multiply 500 lbs. by 2 load factor (from table) = 1000 lbs.
actual load per leg.
Riggers 10-step checklist
inspect your
equipment,
wire rope,
wire rope slings
and assemblies
regularly
> Inspection should
be performed by a
person with special
training or practical
experience.
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1. Weigh and measure

Before you lift, be sure you know
exactly how much weight youre
moving, how far you have to move it
and how high you must lift it. Make
sure the loads weight is within the
rated capacity of the sling, including
consideration of sling leg angles and
loads physical parameters.
6. Balance the load

Always place the eye or link in the
base (bowl) of the hook to prevent
point loading on the hook. In a basket
hitch, always balance the load to
prevent slippage.
2. Use the right hitch

Decide how to connect your load to
the lifting hook and how to attach
the sling to the load.
The slings legs should contain or

support the load from the sides above
the center of gravity when using a
basket hitch. Be certain that the
slings are long enough so that the
rated capacity is adequate when you
consider the angle of the legs.
3. Choose the right sling

Each load is different. Be sure to
calculate the proper rated capacity
for the angles and hitch involved as
well as the right type and style for
the job.
7. Test the rigging

Before you make the lift, tug lightly
on the rigging to be certain that
blocking, sling and load protection
are in place, then lift slightly off the
ground and re-check the lift.
If D/d ratios are smaller than those

indicated, the slings rated capacity
must be reduced. Choose a sling with
the proper end attachments or eye
protection as well as attaching
hardware. Pad all corners in contact
with the sling to minimize damage
to the sling.
8. Stand clear and lift

To prevent injury, move away from
the areas between the sling and load
and between the sling and the crane
hook or hoist hook. Let the lifting
device and rigging work for you.
4. Inspect the sling

Check the sling closely to be sure
it is in good condition and able to
make the lift. Follow all the appropriate OSHA guidelines and ASME
regulations. You cannot change
the length of a sling. If a different
length is needed, get a sling of the
required length.
5. Rig up, not down
Always attach the sling to the load
first, then attach it to the hook.
Avoid the temptation to use your

muscles to prevent swinging or
movement. Use a tagline or tether.
Be sure to keep clear of the
suspended load.
9. Avoid shock loading
Lift slowly with a steady application
or power. Dont make sudden starts
or stops, either in lifting or swinging
the load.
10. Return to storage
After youre done with your lift,
inspect the sling for possible damage.
If damaged and not usable, destroy
the sling immediately. Otherwise,
return it to your sling storage rack
until your next lift.
Inspection and removal criteria for wire rope slings

Before using slings, inspect them to be sure they meet the requirements for that application.
How often to inspect
Both AMSE Standard B30.9 and OSHA require that
wire ropes receive two types of inspections:
1. A daily visual inspection The person
handling the sling must do this each day and
should check for major damage or deterioration
that would weaken the sling and for obvious
signs such as broken wires, kinks, crushing,
broken attachments and severe corrosion.
2. Additional inspections at regular
intervals These are based on frequency of
sling use, severity of service conditions, the nature
of the lifts and prior experience based on service
life of slings used in similar circumstances. A
designated person who has a working knowledge
of wire rope must conduct these inspections.
Inspection shall be made at least annually and shall
include a record of the inspection or of apparent
conditions to provide the basis for a continuing
evaluation. Inspection shall be conducted on the
entire length of the sling, including splices, end
attachments and fittings.
How to inspect
The following procedures are offered as a guide
for conducting inspections:
1. Place the sling in a position that enables the
inspector to access and see every part of the sling.
2. Clean off all dirt and grease with a wire brush or
rags to reveal wires and fittings.
3. Examine the entire length of the sling thoroughly,
especially the parts showing the most wear.
4. Pay special attention to fittings and end attachments and areas of the sling next to these fittings.
5. Find the most worn or damaged section of the
sling and carefully check it against removal criteria.
6. Label or identify all slings youve inspected.
7. Keep records of all inspections, including dates
and conditions of slings.
8. Immediately destroy all slings youve rejected.
9. Store slings you want to reuse in a safe place
away from damaging weather, heat and dirt.
When to replace your wire rope sling

According to ASME B30.9, you must remove a wire
rope sling from service immediately if any of the
following conditions are present:
1. Rated Capacity Tag Missing or illegible sling
identification tag.
2. Broken wires For single part body slings
and strand laid grommets: 5 broken wires in one
strand in one rope lay or 10 broken wires in all
strands in one rope lay. For cable-laid, cable-laid
grommets and multi-part slings, use the following
guidelines.
Allowable broken wires
Cable-laid grommet
20 per lay
Less than 8 -part braid 20 per braid
8-part braid or more
40 per braid
3. Metal loss Wear or scraping of one-third the

original diameter of the outside individual wires.
4. Distortion Such as kinking, crushing or birdcaging. Look closely for wires or strands that may
have been pushed out of their original positions in
the rope.
5. Heat damage Any metallic discoloration or
loss of internal lubricant caused by heat exposure.
6. Damaged end attachments Cracked, bent
or broken fittings. Also, any evidence that eye
splices have slipped, or tucked strands have moved.
7. Bent hooks No more than 15 percent over
the normal throat openings (measured at the
narrowest point) or twisting exceeding 10
degrees is permitted.
8. Metal corrosion Severe corrosion of the
rope or end attachments that has caused pitting
or binding of wires. Light rusting doesnt normally
affect a slings strength.
How to dispose of a rejected wire rope sling
Once the inspector has determined a sling is no
longer usable, he should tag it immediately, Do Not
Use. The sling should then be destroyed as soon
as possible by cutting the eye and fittings from the
rope. This will prevent accidental reuse of the sling.
Single part body, hand-spliced wire rope slings
he end of a single wire rope is bent back

along the wire rope to form the eye. Strands
are hand-tucked into the body of the rope
in what is called a tapered and concealed splice.
The splice makes a sling that can be easily pulled
through narrow spaces because there are no rough
ends to snag on loads.
Slings with wire rope bodies larger than 1-1/2
diameter are made only with burnt end splices in
which the ends of strands are left exposed and
then cut off with a torch. These ends may also
be cut shorter and served for smoothness. Either
method has the same rated capacity, size for size.
Warning:Hand-spliced slings should not be used
in lifts where the sling may rotate and cause the
wire rope to unlay.
Hand-spliced eye
The tapered and concealed splice

utilizes tension in the rope body to
secure strands where they are tucked
back into the rope. It doesnt require a
metal sleeve to assure firm anchoring.
When tapered and concealed, the ends
of strands are tucked inward and then
concealed inside the rope.
110 FC & IWRC

RATED CAPACITY Tons*
E-E
Eye
E-HT
Dimensions Thimble
Basket
Hitch
6 X 36 XIP
6 X 19 XIP
Rope
Choker
Dia.
Hitch
(in.) Vert. ***
60
45
30
A B A
B
E-EH
Hook
WLL**
Tons
1/4
5/16
3/8
0.54
0.83
1.2
0.42
0.66
0.94
1.1
1.7
2.4
0.94
1.4
2.0
0.77
1.2
1.7
0.54
0.83
1.2
2.0
2.5
3
4 0.88 1.63 3/4 0.89

5 1.06 1.88
1
0.91
6 1.13 2.13 1-1/2 1.00
3.34
3.81
4.14
7/16
1/2
9/16
1.6
2.0
2.5
1.3
1.6
2.1
3.2
4.0
5.0
2.7
3.5
4.4
2.2
2.9
3.6
1.6
2.0
2.5
3.5
4
4.5
7 1.25 2.38
8 1.50 2.75
9 1.50 2.75
1.09
1.09
1.36
4.69
4.69
5.77
5/8
3/4
7/8
3.1
4.3
5.7
2.6
3.7
5.0
6.2
8.6
11
5.3
7.4
9.8
4.4
6.1
8.0
3.1
4.3
5.7
5
6
7
10 1.75 3.25
5
1.61
12 2.00 3.75
5
1.61
14 2.25 4.25 7-1/2 2.08
7.37
7.37
9.07
1
7.4
1-1/8 9.3
1-1/4 11
6.4
8.1
9.9
15
19
23
13
16
20
10
13
16
7.4
9.3
11
8
9
10
16 2.50 4.50 7-1/2 2.08 9.07

18 2.88 5.13 10 2.27 10.08
20 2.88 5.13 15 3.02 12.53
2
2
3
1-3/8 14
1-1/2 16
1-5/8 19
12
14
16
27
32
38
24
28
33
19
23
27
14
16
19
11
12
13
22 3.50 6.25 15 3.02 12.53

24 3.50 6.25 15 3.02 12.53
26 4.00 8.00 AH-22 3.02 12.53
1-3/4 22
2
28
2-1/4 35
19
25
31
44
56
70
38
49
61
31
40
50
22
28
35
14
16
18
28 4.50 9.00 AH-30 3.25 14.06

32 6.00 12.00 AH-37 3.00 18.19
36 7.00 14.00 AH-45 3.38 20.12
2-1/2 43
38
86
74
61
43
20
40
AH-45 3.38 20.12
All capacities in tons of 2,000 lbs. All eye and fitting dimensions in inches.
* Rated Capacities Basket Hitch based on D/d Ratio of 15.
Rated Capacities based on pin diameter no larger than natural eye width or less than the nominal sling diameter.
Rated Capacities based on design factor of 5.
Horizontal sling angles of less than 30 shall not be used.
** Working Load Limit, based on standard carbon fittingsunless noted otherwise.
*** See Choker Hitch Rated Capacity Adjustment.
Single part body, mechanically-spliced wire rope slings
yes are typically formed

using a flemish eye splice.
The ends are secured by
pressing a metal sleeve over the
ends of the strands of the splice.
Pull follows a direct line along
the center of the rope and
eye. Single part body
mechanical splice slings
have a higher rated
capacity than handspliced slings.
flemish eye splice
In the standard flemish eye mechanical

splice, wire rope is separated into two
parts:three adjacent strands to one
part and three adjacent strands along
with the core to the other part. The two
parts are then re-laid back in opposite
directions to form an eye and ends are
secured with a pressed metal sleeve.
115 IWRC

E-E
Eye
E-HT
Dimensions Thimble
Basket
Hitch
6 X 36 XIP
6 X 19 XIP
Rope
Choker
Dia.
Hitch
(in.) Vert. ***
60
45
30
A B A
B
E-EH
Hook
WLL**
Tons
1/4
5/16
3/8
0.65
1.0
1.4
0.48
0.74
1.1
1.3
2.0
2.9
1.1
1.7
2.5
0.91
1.4
2.0
0.65
1.0
1.4
2.0
2.5
3.0
4 0.88 1.63 3/4 0.89

5 1.06 1.88 1
0.91
6 1.13 2.13 1-1/2 1.00
3.34
3.81
4.14
7/16
1/2
9/16
1.9
2.5
3.2
1.4
1.9
2.4
3.9
5.1
6.4
3.4
4.4
5.5
2.7
3.6
4.5
1.9
2.5
3.2
3.5
4.0
4.5
7 1.25 2.38
8 1.50 2.75
9 1.50 2.75
4.69
5.77
7.37
5/8
3/4
7/8
3.9
5.6
7.6
2.9
4.1
5.6
7.8 6.8
11
9.7
15
13
5.5
7.9
11
3.9
5.6
7.6
5.0 10 1.75 3.25 5

1.61 7.37
6.0 12 2.00 3.75 7-1/2 2.08 9.07
7.0 14 2.25 4.25 10
2.27 10.08
1
1-1/8
1-1/4
9.8
12
15
7.2
9.1
11
20
24
30
17
21
26
14
17
21
9.8
12
15
8.0 16 2.50 4.50

9.0 18 2.88 5.13
10.0 20 2.88 5.13
1-3/8
1-1/2
1-5/8
18
21
24
13
16
18
36
42
49
31
37
42
25
30
35
18
21
24
11
12
13
22 3.50 6.25 AH-22 3.02 12.53

24 3.50 6.25 AH-22 3.02 12.53
26 4.00 8.00 AH-30 3.25 14.06
1-3/4
2
2-1/4
28
37
44
21
28
35
57
73
89
49
63
77
40
52
63
28
37
44
14
16
18
28 4.50 9.00 AH-37 3.00 18.19

32 6.00 12.00 AH-45 3.38 20.12
36 7.00 14.00 AH-60 4.12 23.72
2-1/2
2-3/4
3
54
65
77
42
51
60
109
130
153
94
113
133
77
92
108
54
65
77
20
22
24
40
44
48
3-1/2 102
4 130
79
101
203
260
176
224
144
183
102
130
28
32
56
64
2
3
5
10
15
15
1.09
1.36
1.61
2.27 10.08
3.02 12.53
3.02 12.53
* Rated Capacities Basket Hitch based on D/d Ratio of 25.
Rated Capacities based on design factor of 5. Horizontal sling angles less than 30 shall not be used.
** Working Load Limit, based on standard carbon fittings unless noted otherwise.
*** See Choker Hitch Rated Capacity Adjustment on Page 7.
Single part body, mechanically-spliced wire rope slings

Two- and multi-legged bridles
Two-legged bridles Whether used as chokers
or with hooks or other end attachments, they are
affected by rigging angles. Note the reduction in
rated capacity as leg angles are reduced.
Rated capacities shown

for multi-leg slings are
for slings that have all
legs the same length and
all legs are equally sharing
the load being lifted.
Multi-legged bridles With two, three or

four straight legs, they are offered with plain eyes,
thimble eyes, open sockets, closed sockets, shackles
or turnbuckles.
For other conditions,

contact WireCo WorldGroup.
125-HT-EH IWRC

Alloy Oblong Link
6 X 36 XIP
6 X 19 XIP
Rope
Dia.
(in.) 60
45
30
D
L
W
Hook
WLL**
Tons
1/4
5/16
3/8
1.1
1.7
2.5
0.91
1.4
2.0
0.65
1.0
1.4
0.50
0.50
0.50
5.00 2.50 3/4

5.00 2.50
1
5.00 2.50 1-1/2
0.89
0.91
1.00
3.34
3.81
4.14
7/16
1/2
9/16
3.4
4.4
5.5
2.7
3.6
4.5
1.9
2.5
3.2
0.75
0.75
1.00
5.50 2.75
5.50 2.75
7.00 3.50
1.09
1.36
1.61
4.69
5.77
7.37
5/8
3/4
7/8
6.8
9.7
13
5.5
7.9
11
3.9
5.6
7.6
1.00
1.00
1.25
7.00 3.50
5
7.00 3.50 7-1/2
8.75 4.38 10
1
1-1/8
1-1/4
17
21
26
14
17
21
9.8
12
15
1.50 10.50 5.25

1.50 10.50 5.25
1.75 12.00 6.00
1-3/8
1-1/2
1-5/8
31
37
42
25
30
35
18
21
24
1.75 12.00 6.00 AH-22

2.00 14.00 7.00 AH-22
2.00 14.00 7.00 AH-30
3.02 12.53
3.02 12.53
3.25 14.06
1-3/4
2
49
63
40
52
28
37
2.25 16.00 8.00 AH-37

2.50 16.00 8.00 AH-45
3.00 18.19
3.38 20.12
2
3
5
10
15
15
All capacities in tons of 2000 lbs. All eye and fitting dimensions in inches.
* Rated Capacities Basket Hitch based on D/d ratio of 25.
Rated Capacities based on pin diameter no larger than natural eye width or less
than the nominal sling diameter.
10
1.61 7.37
2.08 9.07
2.27 10.08
2.27 10.08
3.02 12.53
3.02 12.53
135-HT-EH
6 X 36 XIP
6 X 19 XIP
Alloy Pear Link
Hook
Rope
Dia.
(in.) 60
45
30
A
B
C
D
WLL**
Tons
1/4
5/16
3/8
1.7
2.6
3.7
1.4
2.1
3.0
0.97
1.5
2.2
1.50
1.50
1.75
3.00
3.00
3.50
4.50
4.50
5.25
3/4 0.89
1
0.91
1-1/2 1.00
7/16
1/2
9/16
5.0
6.6
8.3
4.1
5.4
6.8
2.9
3.8
4.8
2.00
2.00
2.25
4.00
4.00
4.50
6.00 1
6.00 1
6.50 1-1/8
3/4
3/4
7/8
2
3
5
1.09
1.36
1.61
R
3.34
3.81
4.14
4.69
5.77
7.37
5/8
3/4
7/8
10
15
20
8.3
12
16
5.9
8.4
11
2.50
3.25
3.50
5.00 7.50 1-1/4

5
1.61 7.37
6.50 9.75 1-5/8 7-1/2 2.08 9.07
7.00 10.50 1-3/4 10 2.27 10.08
1
1-1/8
1-1/4
26
31
38
21
26
31
15
18
22
3.50
4.00
4.50
7.00 10.50 1-3/4

8.00 12.00 2
9.00 13.50 2-1/4
1-3/8
1-1/2
1-5/8
46
55
63
38
45
52
27
32
37
5.00 10.00 15.00 2-1/2 AH-22 3.02 12.53

5.00 10.00 15.00 2-1/2 AH-22 3.02 12.53
5.50 11.00 16.50 2-3/4 AH-30 3.25 14.06
1-3/4
74
60
42
5.50 11.00 16.50 2-3/4 AH-37 3.00 18.19
10
15
15
2.27 10.08
3.02 12.53
3.02 12.53
145-HT-EH
6 X 36
XIP
6 X 19 XIP
Alloy Pear Link
Hook
Rope
Dia.
(in.) 60
45
30
A
B
C
D
WLL**
Tons
1/4
5/16
3/8
2.2
3.5
5.0
1.8
2.8
4.1
1.3
2.0
2.9
1.50
1.50
1.75
3.00 4.50
3.00 4.50
3.50 5.25
3/4 0.89
1
0.91
1-1/2 1.00
7/16
1/2
9/16
6.7
8.8
11
5.5
7.1
9.0
3.9
5.1
6.4
2.00
2.50
2.75
4.00 6.00
1
5.00 7.50 1-1/4
5.50 8.25 1-3/8
5/8
3/4
7/8
14
19
26
11
16
21
7.8
11
15
3.00
3.50
3.50
6.00 9.00 1-1/2

5
1.61 7.37
7.00 10.50 1-3/4 7-1/2 2.08 9.07
7.00 10.50 1-3/4 10 2.27 10.08
1
1-1/8
1-1/4
34
42
51
28
34
42
20
24
30
4.00 8.00 12.00

2
4.50 9.00 13.50 2-1/4
5.00 10.00 15.00 2-1/2
1-3/8
1-1/2
62
73
50
60
36
42
6.00 12.00 18.00

6.00 12.00 18.00
3/4
3/4
7/8
3
3
2
3
5
10
15
15
1.09
1.36
1.61
R
3.34
3.81
4.14
4.69
5.77
7.37
2.27 10.08
3.02 12.53
3.02 12.53
AH-22 3.02 12.53

AH-22 3.02 12.53
*Rated Capacities Basket Hitch based on D/d ratio of 25.
11
Super-Flex slings
the advantages
of super-Flex
slings
> Flexible enough to
snug up around the
load, Super-Flex
slings also handle
the load well,
particularly in the
larger-rated
capacities.
uper-Flex slings are flexible

and can snug up tightly around
the load in choker hitches. SuperFlex slings also offer outstanding
handling characteristics, particularly in
the larger rated capacities. When loaded,
stress distributes to all rope parts in
the sling body due to the helical manner
in which ropes are laid together.
Braided slings are formed by continuously plaiting, or braiding, several
ropes together to form the sling body
and both eyes in a single fabrication
operation. Ends of the individual ropes
are usually hand-tucked or mechanically
spliced into the component ropes of the
body. The eyes are wrapped and given
a rubberized coating.
Braided slings are often selected
when loads must either be turned or
maneuvered since the sling design
creates friction to grip loads.
Four-, five- and seven-part Super-Flex
slings with either mechanical or hand
eye splices are available by special order.
For further information, contact
WireCo WorldGroup.
Multi-part body
braided construction
High flexibility is achieved
by braiding, or plaiting,
one or more wire ropes
to form a fabric for the
sling body. Component
ropes run continuously
through the body and
eyes with ends handtucked into sling
body or secured with
pressed sleeves. The
six-part sling is flat;
the eight-part is round.
12
Super-Flex hand splice

Each sling is hand-fabricated
by laying together one or
more ropes in a helical
manner so component
ropes run continuously
through the eyes and
sling body. The ends
are then secured into
the component rope
with hand-tucked
splices.
Super-Flex
mechanical splice
Three wire ropes are
helically laid to form a
three-part fabric, from which sling
bodies of three or nine parts may be
made by helically laying
one or three parts
of fabric together.
Mechanical splices
form the eyes that
provide centerline pull
along the sling body.
There are the same
number of rope parts
in the sling eyes as
in the body.
Super-Flex multi-part body, single leg slings

310-315* FC

RATED CAPACIT Y Tons* Eye Dimensions
XIP FC

Slip

Thru Heavy
Rope
Thimble Thimble
Dia.
Sling
Choker Basket
(in.)
Dia.
Vert. Hitch Hitch
A
B
ST
HT
#1/8
3/16
1/4
1/4
3/8
1/2
0.42
0.72
1.3
0.37
0.63
1.1
0.84
1.4
2.5
3
3
4
6
6
8
W-2
W-2
W-3
5/16
7/16
9/16
5/16
3/8
7/16
5/8
3/4
7/8
2.0
2.8
3.8
1.7
2.5
3.3
3.9
5.6
7.6
4
5
6
8
10
12
W-4
W-4
W-5
3/4
7/8
7/8
1/2
9/16
5/8
1
1-1/8
1-1/4
4.9
6.2
7.7
4.3
5.5
6.8
9.9
12
15
6
7-1/2
9
12
15
18
W-5
W-6
W-6
1
1-1/8
1-1/4
3/4
7/8
1
1-1/2
1-3/4
2
10
12
15
20
24
30
W-7
W-9
W-9
1-3/8
1-7/8
2
11
15
19
9.6
13
17
22
30
39
310
315
310-315* IWRC

RATED CAPACIT Y Tons* Eye Dimensions
XIP IWRC

Slip

Thru Heavy
Rope
Thimble Thimble
Dia.
Sling
Choker Basket
(in.)
Dia.
Vert. Hitch Hitch
A
B
ST
HT
#1/8
3/16
1/4
1/4
3/8
1/2
0.42
0.8
1.4
0.37
0.71
1.2
0.84
1.6
2.9
3
3
4
6
6
8
W-2
W-2
W-3
5/16
7/16
9/16
5/16
3/8
7/16
5/8
3/4
7/8
2.2
3.2
4.3
1.9
2.8
3.7
4.4
6.3
8.6
4
5
6
8
10
12
W-4
W-4
W-5
3/4
7/8
7/8
1/2
9/16
5/8
1
1-1/8
1-1/4
5.6
7.1
8.7
4.9
6.2
7.6
11
14
17
6
7-1/2
9
12
15
18
W-5
W-6
W-6
1
1-1/8
1-1/4
3/4
7/8
1
1-1/2
1-3/4
2
12
17
22
11
15
19
25
33
43
10
12
15
20
24
30
W-7
W-9
W-9
1-3/8
1-7/8
2
1-1/8
1-1/4
1-3/8
2-1/4
2-1/2
2-3/4
27
34
40
24
29
35
55
67
81
16
16
20
32
32
40
1-1/2
1-5/8
1-3/4
3
3-1/4
3-1/2
48
55
64
42
49
56
96
111
129
22
22
24
44
44
48
1-7/8
2
3-5/8
4
73
83
64
73
146
166
24
28
48
56
*315 assemblies 1 and larger have single sleeve on component rope.

** Rated Capacities Basket Hitch based on D/d ratio of 25 times the component rope diameter.
# Made with 7x19 GAC component rope.
Rated Capacities based on pin diameter no larger than natural eye width or less than the nominal sling
diameter.
13
Super-Flex multi-part body,
double leg slings
320-325* FC

RATED CAPACIT Y Tons*
Alloy Oblong Links
XIP FC

Rope
Dia.
Sling
(in.)
Dia. Vert.
60
45
30
D
L
W
Slip
Thru Heavy
Thimble Thimble
ST
HT
#3/32
#1/8
#3/16
3/16
1/4
3/8
0.42
0.84
1.8
0.36
0.73
1.5
0.30
0.59
1.2
0.21
0.42
0.88
1/2
1/2
1/2
5.00
5.00
5.00
2.50
2.50
2.50
-
W-2
W-2
5/16
7/16
1/4
5/16
3/8
1/2
5/8
3/4
2.5
3.9
5.6
2.2
3.4
4.9
1.8
2.8
4.0
1.3
2.0
2.8
1/2
5/8
3/4
5.00
6.00
5.50
2.50
3.00
2.75
W-3
W-4
W-4
9/16
3/4
7/8
7/16
1/2
9/16
7/8
7.6
1
9.9
1-1/8 12
6.6
8.6
11
5.4
7.0
8.8
3.8
4.9
6.2
1
1
1-1/4
7.00
7.00
8.75
3.50
3.50
4.38
W-5
W-5
W-6
7/8
1
1-1/8
5/8
3/4
7/8
1-1/4 15
1-1/2 22
1-3/4 30
13
19
26
11
16
21
7.7
11
15
1-1/4
1-1/2
1-3/4
8.75
10.50
12.00
4.38
5.25
6.00
W-6
W-7
W-9
1-1/4
1-3/8
1-7/8
33
27
19
1-3/4
12.00
6.00
W-9
39
320-325* IWRC

Alloy Oblong Links
XIP IWRC

Rope
Dia.
Sling
(in.)
Dia. Vert.
60
45
30
D
L
W
Slip
Thru Heavy
Thimble Thimble
ST
HT
#3/32
#1/8
#3/16
3/16
1/4
3/8
0.42
0.84
1.8
0.36
0.73
1.5
0.30
0.59
1.2
0.21
0.42
0.88
1/2
1/2
1/2
5.00
5.00
5.00
2.50
2.50
2.50
-
W-2
W-2
5/16
7/16
1/4
5/16
3/8
1/2
5/8
3/4
2.9
4.4
6.3
2.5
3.8
5.5
2.0
3.1
4.5
1.4
2.2
3.2
1/2
5/8
7/8
5.00
6.00
6.38
2.50
3.00
3.75
W-3
W-4
W-4
9/16
3/4
7/8
7/16
1/2
9/16
7/8
8.6
1
11
1-1/8 14
7.4
9.7
12
6.1
7.9
10
4.3
5.6
7.1
1
1
1-1/4
7.00
7.00
8.75
3.50
3.50
4.38
W-5
W-5
W-6
7/8
1
1-1/8
5/8
3/4
7/8
1-1/4 17
1-1/2 25
1-3/4 33
15
21
29
12
17
24
8.7
12
17
1-1/4
1-1/2
1-3/4
8.75
10.50
12.00
4.38
5.25
6.00
W-6
W-7
W-9
1-1/4
1-3/8
1-7/8
38
31
22
14.00
7.00
W-9
43
* 325 assemblies 1 and larger have single sleeve on component rope.

Horizontal sling angles less than 30 shall not be used.
14
Super-Flex 6-part body, round braided slings

615 six-part Flat braided sling

Eye Dimensions

Slip

Thru Heavy
Rope Thimble Thimble
Dia.
Width Thickness
Choker Basket
(in.) of Body of Body Vertical Hitch Hitch
A
B
ST
HT
XIP IWRC
#3/32 7/16
#1/8 9/16
3/16 13/16
1/4
3/8
1/2
0.42
0.84
1.6
0.37
0.74
1.4
2.9
4.4
6.3
2.5
3.9
5.5
1-3/16 8.6
1-5/16 11
1-1/2 14
1/4 1-1/8 11/16

5/16 1-3/8
7/8
3/8 1-11/16
1
7/16
1/2
9/16
5/8
3/4
7/8

2
2-1/4
2-1/2
2-13/16 1-11/16 17
3-3/8
2
25
4
2-5/16 33
4-1/2
2-11/16 43
0.84
1.7
3.2
2
3
4
4
6
8
W-2
W-2
W-3
1/4
5/16
1/2
5.7
8.9
13
5
6
7
10
12
14
W-4
W-4
W-5
5/8
3/4
7/8
7.5
9.8
12
17
22
28
8
9
10
16
18
20
W-5
W-6
W-6
1
1-1/8
1-3/8
15
22
29
35
49
67
11
12
14
22
24
28
W-7
W-8
W-9
1-1/2
1-5/8
2
38
87
16
32
W-10

* Rated Capacities Basket Hitch based on D/d ratio of 25 times the component rope diameter.
** See Choker Hitch Rated Capacity Adjustment on Page 7.
15

815 Eight-part round braided sling

RATED CAPACITY Tons* Eye Dimensions
XIP IWRC

Slip

Thru Heavy
Rope Thimble Thimble
Dia.
Sling
Choker Basket
(in.) Diameter Vertical Hitch Hitch
A
B
ST
HT
#3/32 7/16
#1/8 9/16
3/16 13/16
0.56
1.1
2.2
0.49
0.98
1.9
1.1
2.2
4.3
2
3
4
4
6
8
W-2
W-2
W-3
5/16
3/8
1/2
1/4
1-1/8
5/16 1-3/8
3/8 1-11/16
3.8
5.9
8.5
3.3
5.2
7.4
7.6
12
17
5
6
7
10
12
14
W-4
W-5
W-5
3/4
1
1-1/8
1-1/4
1-3/8
1-1/2
7/16
1/2
9/16
2
2-1/4
2-1/2
11
15
19
10
13
16
23
30
38
8
9
10
16
18
20
W-6
W-7
W-7
5/8
3/4
7/8
2-13/16
3-3/8
4
23
33
45
20
29
39
46
66
89
11
12
14
22
24
28
W-8 1-3/4
W-9
2
W-10
-
4-1/2
58
51
116
16
32
W-10

Rated Capacities based on pin diameter no larger than natural eye width or less than the nominal
sling diameter.
16
Union
A WireCo WorldGroup Brand

Large capacity 9-part XIP wire rope slings
Flexibility and handling ease for rigging large lifts
are the main benefits of the 9-part slings.
Only two splices occur in the entire sling where

the two rope ends are spliced at the eyes.
The 9-part sling is made by laying wire rope continuously through both eyes and the sling body. This
results in a body formed with nine parts. The proven
design provides internal adjustment to distribute
the load among all nine parts of the sling body.
Additionally, the construction makes it possible
to more easily inspect all parts of the sling before
and after each lift, which is important to remember
if the sling is to be used many times.
A 9-part sling construction exhibits constructional

stretch of approximately 1.5% on the first loading
and a lesser amount thereafter. For this reason, lifts
that use two or more legs should always be made
with legs that have been subjected to the same past
usage when such stretch may affect the lift.
When a sling body must conform to a tight choke
hitch or must bend in a tight radius, such as around
a pin or post, a 9-part construction may be the most
suitable since it can develop greater lifting capacity
from a smaller component rope.
915 nine-part wire rope sling


XIP
IWRC
Comp.
Rope
Dia.
(in.)
Basket Hitch & 2-Leg Bridles
Sling
Body
Eye
Eye Pounds
Dia.
Vert.
Width Length per foot
(in.) Vert. Choker Vert.
60
45
30
(in.)
(in.) (approx.)
#1/4
5/16
3/8
1
1-1/4
1-1/2
8.6
13
19
7.4
12
16
6.1
9.4
13
7/16
1/2
9/16
1-3/4
2
2-3/16
13
17
21
11
15
19
26
34
42
22
29
37
18
24
30
2-1/2
3
3-1/2
26
37
50
23
32
44
52
74
100
45
64
87

1
1-1/8
1-1/4
4
4-1/2
5
65
82
101
57
72
88
130
164
201
1-3/8
1-1/2
1-5/8
5-1/2
6
6-1/2
121
144
166
106
126
146
1-3/4
1-7/8

2
7
7-1/2
8
193
219
249
2-1/4
2-1/2
2-3/4
9
10
11

3
3-1/2
12
14
5/8
3/4
7/8
Eye Dimensions Weight
4.3
6.6
9.5
3.7
5.8
8.3
4.3
6.6
9.5
6
6
7-1/2
12
12
13
1
2
3
13
17
21
9
10
12
18
20
24
4
5
6
37
52
71
26
37
50
12
15
17
24
30
34
8
11
15
113
142
174
92
116
142
65
82
101
20
22
25
40
44
50
20
25
31
242
287
333
210
249
288
171
203
235
121
144
166
27
30
32
54
60
64
38
45
53
169
192
218
386
438
499
334
380
432
273
310
353
193
219
249
35
37
40
70
74
80
61
70
80
311
381
455
272
333
398
622
761
910
539
659
788
440
538
643
311
381
455
45
50
55
90
100
110
101
125
151
536
711
469
622
1071
1421
928
1231
757
1005
536
711
60
70
120
140
179
244
Rated Capacities based on pin diameter no larger than natural width or less than the nominal diameter.
17
Grommet wire rope slings

Hand-splice or mechanical
splice grommets
Grommets either have a wire rope body
or a body made up of six strands which
are laid helically around a strand core.
Either a hand-splice or a mechanical
splice then forms an endless sling body.
The minimum circumference

of the sling is 96 times the
grommets body diameter.
Rope-laid grommets are also
available.
6 X 36 XIP & 6 X 19 XIP
210 Strand laid hand splice

Basket Hitch and 2-Leg Bridle

XIP
Sling
Body
Dia.
Vertical Choker Vertical
60
45
30
1/4
5/16
3/8
0.94
1.5
2.1
0.66
1.0
1.5
1.9
2.9
4.2
1.6
2.5
3.6
1.3
2.1
3.0
0.94
1.5
2.1
7/16
1/2
9/16
2.8
3.7
4.6
2.0
2.6
3.2
5.7
7.3
9.3
4.9
6.4
8.0
4.0
5.2
6.6
2.8
3.7
4.6
5.7
8.2
11
4.0
5.7
7.7
11
16
22
9.9
14
19
8.1
12
16
5.7
8.2
11
5/8
3/4
7/8

1
1-1/8
1-1/4
14
18
21
10
12
15
29
35
43
25
31
37
20
25
30
14
18
21
1-3/8
1-1/2
1-5/8
25
30
34
18
21
24
51
60
69
44
52
60
36
42
49
25
30
34
1-3/4
1-7/8

2
40
45
50
28
31
35
79
89
101
69
77
87
56
63
71
40
45
50
2-1/8
2-1/4
2-3/8
56
62
68
39
43
48
112
124
137
97
107
118
79
88
97
56
62
68
2-1/2
2-3/4

3
75
89
104
52
62
73
149
177
207
129
154
180
106
125
147
75
89
104
*Rated Capacities Basket Hitch and vertical lift based on D/d ratio of 5 when d = body
diameter of the finished grommet.
Rated Capacities based on pin diameter no smaller than 5 times the body diameter.
See Choker Hitch Rated Capacity Adjustment on Page 7.
All capacities in tons of 2000 lbs.
All diameter dimensions in inches.
18
270 cable laid hand splice continuous construction

XIP
Sling
Body
Dia.
Vert. Choker Vert.
60
45
30
1/4
5/16
3/8
1.1
1.6
2.4
0.74
1.2
1.6
2.1
3.3
4.7
1.8
2.8
4.1
1.5
2.3
3.3
1.1
1.6
2.4
7/16
1/2
9/16
3.2
4.1
5.2
2.2
2.9
3.7
6.4
8.3
10
5.5
7.2
9.1
4.5
5.9
7.4
3.2
4.1
5.2
5/8
3/4
7/8
6.4
9.2
12
4.5
6.4
8.7
13
18
25
11
16
22
9.1
13
18
6.4
9.2
12
1
1-1/8
1-1/4
16
20
25
11
14
17
32
41
50
28
35
43
23
29
35
16
20
25
1-3/8
1-1/2
1-5/8
30
36
41
21
25
29
60
71
82
52
62
71
42
50
58
30
36
41
1-3/4
1-7/8
2
48
54
62
33
38
43
95
109
124
83
94
107
68
77
87
48
54
62
2-1/8
2-1/4
2-3/8
69
77
85
48
54
60
138
154
171
119
133
148
98
109
121
69
77
85
2-1/2
2-3/4
3
94
113
133
66
79
93
188
225
265
163
195
230
133
159
188
94
113
133
* Rated Capacities Basket Hitch and vertical lift based on D/d ratio of 5 when
d = body diameter of the finished grommet.
Sling angles of less than 30 shall not be used.

Sling
Body
Dia.

XIP
Comp.
Rope
Dia.
Vert. Choker Vert.
60
45
30

3/8
9/16
5/8
6 X 19 XIP & 6 X 36 XIP
6 X 19 XIP & 6 X 36 XIP IWRC
215/715 Strand laid mechanical splice
7 x 7 x 7 Galvanized Aircraft Cable

1/8
3/16
7/32
1.1
2.4
3.1
3.2
6.9
9.0
2.8
6.0
7.8
2.3
4.9
6.4
1.6
3.5
4.5
7 x 6 x 19 & 7 x 6 x 36 XIP

3/4
15/16
1-1/8
1.6
3.5
4.5
1/4
5/16
3/8
5.6
8.7
12
3.6
5.6
8.0
11
17
25
9.7
15
21
7.9
12
17
5.6
8.7
12
1-5/16 7/16
1-1/2 1/2
1-11/16 9/16
17
21
27
11
14
17
33
43
53
29
37
46
23
30
38
17
21
27
1-7/8
2-1/4
2-5/8
5/8
3/4
7/8
33
46
62
21
30
40
66
92
123
57
80
107
46
65
87
33
46
62
3
3-3/8
3-3/4
1
1-1/8
1-1/4
79
98
119
51
64
77
158
196
237
137
170
205
112
138
168
79
98
119
* Rated Capacities Basket Hitch and vertical lift based on D/d ratio of 5 when d =
body diameter of the finished grommet.
Sling angles of less than 30 shall not be used.
19
Socket assemblies - custom fabricated

Wire rope assemblies with swaged
and spelter sockets
Boom pendants, guylines, raising lines, backstays,
lifting bridles and more. Those are the uses of
our wire rope assemblies, offered in both poured
(spelter) sockets and mechanically swaged sockets.
A Design Factor of five has been used to establish
the rated capacities seen in the charts.
When ordering your assemblies, please indicate
your choice of end fittings on your purchase order
by using the suffixes OS or CS after the model
number. OS indicates your preference for an open
socket fitting, while CS designates a closed fitting.
Pins and cotters are supplied as standard on open
fittings only. Assemblies may be specified without
pins. All fittings will be assembled with the pin
holes in the same plane unless your order specifies
otherwise.
Both types of attachments develop 100% of the

ropes minimum breaking force.
spelter socket
Molten zinc is the standard socketing material,
however, an epoxy socketing material can be
specified. Both have the same Rated Capacity. Steel
forgings are used on rope sizes 1/2 through 1-1/2
and cast steel fittings are used for larger sizes. Rope
sizes larger than 4 are available on special order.
The assembly lengths are measured from the
centerline point of the pin for open sockets and
the bearing point for closed sockets.
110 spelter socket

RATED
CAPACITY
IWRC In Tons
Rope of 2000 lbs.
Dia.
XIP XXIP
#1/2
9/16
5/8
2.7
3.4
4.1
2.9
3.7
4.5
5.9
8.0
10
6.5
8.8
11
1-1/8
1-1/4
1-3/8
13
16
19
14
18
21
1-1/2
1-5/8
1-3/4
23
26
31
25
29
34
1-7/8

2
2-1/8
35
40
44
38
43
49
2-1/4
2-3/8
2-1/2
49
55
60
54
60
66
2-5/8
2-3/4
2-7/8
66
72
78
73
79
86

3
3-1/8
3-1/4
85
92
98
94
101
108
3-3/8
3-1/2
3-5/8
106
113
120
116
124
132
3-3/4

4
128
144
141
159
20
3/4
7/8
1
110 open spelter socket

C
7/16-1/2
9/16-5/8
3/4
1.00
1.25
1.50
1.00
1.19
1.38
0.56
0.69
0.81
2.50
3.00
3.50
2.00
2.50
3.00
1.88
2.25
2.62
7/8
1
1-1/8
1.75
2.00
2.25
1.63
2.00
2.25
0.94
1.13
1.25
4.00
4.50
5.00
3.50
4.00
4.62
3.13
3.75
4.12
1-1/4-1-3/8
1-1/2
2.50
3.00
2.50
2.75
1.50
1.63
5.50
6.00
5.00
6.00
1-5/8
1-3/4-1-7/8
2-2-1/8
3.00
3.50
4.00
3.00
3.50
3.75
1.75
2.00
2.25
6.50
7.50
8.50
2-1/4-2-3/8
2-1/2-2-5/8
2-3/4-2-7/8
4.50
5.00
5.25
3-3-1/8
3-1/4-3-3/8
3-1/2-3-5/8
3-3/4-4
All dimensions in inches.
7/16-1/2
9/16-5/8
3/4
0.69
0.81
1.06
2.00
2.63
3.00
1.16
1.41
1.66
0.56
0.69
0.81
2.50
3.00
3.56
0.88
1.00
1.25
2.25
2.50
3.00
7/8
1
1-1/8
1.25
1.38
1.50
3.63
4.13
4.50
1.88
2.30
2.56
0.94
1.13
1.25
4.00
4.44
5.00
1.50
1.75
2.00
3.50
4.00
4.50
4.75
5.38
1-1/4-1-3/8
1-1/2
1.63
1.94
5.30
5.33
2.81
3.19
1.50
1.63
5.50
6.00
2.25
2.50
5.00
6.00
6.50
7.00
9.00
5.75
6.50
7.00
1-5/8
1-3/4-1-7/8
2-2-1/8
2.13
2.19
2.44
5.75
6.75
7.63
3.25
3.75
4.38
1.75
2.00
2.25
6.50
7.50
8.50
2.75
3.00
3.25
6.50
7.56
8.56
4.25
4.75
5.00
2.50 9.00 10.00

2.88 9.75 10.75
3.12 11.00 11.00
7.75
8.50
9.00
2-1/4-2-3/8
2-1/2-2-5/8
2-3/4-2-7/8
2.63 8.50
3.12 9.50
3.12 10.75
5.00
5.50
6.25
2.50 9.00
2.88 9.75
3.12 11.00
3.63 9.50
4.00 10.62
4.88 11.25
5.75
6.25
6.75
5.25
5.50
6.00
3.38 12.00 11.25 9.50

3.62 13.00 11.75 10.00
3.88 14.00 12.50 10.75
3-3-1/8
3-1/4-3-3/8
3-1/2-3-5/8
3.25 11.50
4.00 12.25
4.00 13.00
6.75
7.25
7.75
3.38 12.00
3.62 13.00
3.88 14.00
5.25 11.75
5.75 12.25
6.25 13.00
7.50
7.00
4.25 15.00 13.50 12.50
3-3/4-4
4.25 14.25
8.50
4.25 15.00
7.00 14.00
FORGED STEEL
Rope Diameter
CAST STEEL
CAST STEEL
FORGED STEEL
Rope Diameter
110 CLOSED spelter socket
21
Socket assemblies - custom fabricated

swaged socket
In mechanically swaged fittings, high
pressure presses and precision dies
cause the metal of the socket to flow
around the wires and strands to result
in the ultimate compactness and
strength with minimum weight.
The material is weldless, drop-forged
steel.
Normally, only regular

lay rope is used in the
swaged sockets. The
swaged assemblies are
interchangeable with
poured sockets up
through 2 rope
diameters. Assembly
length is measured
from the centerline of
pins for both open and
closed swaged sockets.
115 sWAGED socket

RATED
CAPACIT Y

In Tons
Rope
of 2000 lbs.
Dia.
XIP XXIP
(in.)
22
#1/2
5/16
3/8
0.68
1.1
1.5
0.74
1.2
1.7
7/16
1/2
9/16
2.0
2.7
3.4
2.2
2.9
3.7
4.1
5.9
8.0
4.5
6.5
8.8
5/8
3/4
7/8

1
1-1/8
1-1/4
10
13
16
11
14
18
1-3/8
1-1/2
1-3/4
19
23
31
21
25
34

2
2-1/4
2-1/2
40
49
60
43
54
66
115 OPEN sWAGED socket
115 closed sWAGED socket

Rope
Dia.
C
D
F N
Pin
A s
Max.
After
Swage
Dia.
Ls
Approx.
After
Swage
Length

Rope
Dia.
C
D
E
A s
Max.
After
Swage
Dia.
Ls
Approx.
After
Swage
Length
1/4
5/16
3/8
0.69
0.81
0.81
0.38
0.47
0.47
1.38
1.62
1.62
1.47
1.67
1.67
0.69
0.81
0.81
0.46
0.71
0.71
4.25
5.50
5.50
1/4
5/16
3/8
1.38
1.62
1.62
0.75
0.88
0.88
0.50
0.67
0.67
0.46
0.71
0.71
3.75
4.75
4.75
7/16
1/2
9/16
1.00
1.00
1.25
0.56
0.56
0.68
2.00
2.00
2.38
1.96
1.96
2.21
1.00
1.00
1.19
0.91
0.91
1.16
7.00
7.00
8.50
7/16
1/2
9/16
2.00
2.00
2.38
1.06
1.06
1.25
0.86
0.86
1.13
0.91
0.91
1.16
6.00
6.00
7.75
5/8
3/4
7/8
1.25
1.50
1.75
0.68
0.78
0.94
2.38
2.75
3.13
2.21
2.69
3.20
1.19
1.38
1.62
1.16 8.50
1.42 10.50
1.55 12.25
5/8
3/4
7/8
2.38
2.88
3.12
1.25
1.44
1.69
1.13
1.31
1.50
1.16
1.42
1.55
7.75
9.25
10.75
1
1-1/8
1-1/4
2.00
2.25
2.50
1.06
1.19
1.22
3.69
4.06
4.50
3.68
4.18
4.64
2.00
2.25
2.50
1.80 14.00
2.05 15.75
2.30 17.25
1
1-1/8
1-1/4
3.63
4.00
4.50
2.06
2.31
2.56
1.75
2.00
2.25
1.80
2.05
2.30
12.25
13.50
15.25
1-3/8
1-1/2
1-3/4
2.50
3.00
3.50
1.38
1.69
2.11
5.00
5.50
6.69
5.25
5.70
6.67
2.50
2.75
3.50
2.56 19.00
2.81 20.75
3.06 24.25
1-3/8
1-1/2
1-3/4
5.00
5.50
6.25
2.56
2.81
3.56
2.25
2.50
3.00
2.56
2.81
3.06
16.75
18.00
21.25
4.00
2.37
8.00
8.19
3.75
3.56 28.25
7.25
3.81
3.25
3.56
24.25
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Eyes, thimbles and hooks
E -E
E-HT
E-EH
HT-HT
HT-EH
E-E.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eye and eye

E-HT.. . . . . . . . . . . . . Eye and heavy duty thimble
E-EH.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eye and hook
HT-HT.. . . . . . . . . Heavy duty thimble both ends
125 HT-EH
24
ST- ST
CT-CT
OT- OT
HT-EH.. . . Heavy duty thimble and standard hook

ST-ST.. . . . . . . . . . . Slip-thru thimble both ends
CT-CT.. . . . . . . . . . Crescent thimbles installed in

standard eyes both ends
OT-OT.. . . . . . . . . . . Slip-on thimbles both ends
135 HT-EH
145 HT- EH
Ordering information
How to order
All slings are fabricated to customer specifications.
Therefore, your purchase order should contain the
following specific details.
> Sling model number
> Sling length as indicated on schematics
alongside tables
> Component rope diameter
> Eye treatments
> Any special fittings, such as sliding choker hooks
> Any other special requirements
Bridles will be fabricated with oblong alloy steel
links unless otherwise specified
For example, a type 110-ST-TH-HT choker would be

a single-part, hand-spliced sling with a slip-through
thimble (ST) in one eye, a sliding hook (TH) and a
heavy-duty thimble (HT) in the other eye.
Standard sling eye designations are as indicated
on the drawings at left for both mechanically and
hand-spliced slings. Other combinations or other
types of hooks or fittings can be specified.
The sling body length is the length of wire rope
between splices, sleeves, or fittings.
The standard minimum body length is ten times
the sling body diameter. The standard minimum
body length for multi-part slings between splices is
equal to forty times the component rope diameter.
Metal tags are available upon request.
To minimize the chance for error in transmitting

orders, use the model numbers given for each sling
type, followed by the letter codes in the illustrations
for indicating eye or end treatments.
Protect yourself
afety first: take special precautions. Before

installing wire rope, wire rope slings or
assemblies in your applications, always read and

follow the warning label attached to each product.
25
Warranty
Any warranty, expressed
or implied as to quality,
performance or fitness
for use of wire rope, wire
rope slings or assembly
products is always premised
on the condition that the
published strengths apply
only to new, unused rope,
slings or assemblies, that
the mechanical equipment
on which such products are
used is properly designed
and maintained, that such
products are properly
stored, handled, used and
maintained, and properly
inspected on a regular basis
during the period of use.
Seller shall not be liable
under any circumstances for
consequential or incidental
damages or secondary
charges including but not
limited to personal injury,
labor costs, a loss of profits
resulting from the use of
said products or from said
products being incorporated
in or becoming a component
of any other product.
816.270.4700
info @wirecoworldgroup.com
2009 WireCo WorldGroup
Form No. 2001- D
12200 NW Ambassador Dr
Kansas City, MO 64163 -1244
fax: 816.270.4707
unionrope.com
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Inside this wire rope sling handbook,

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Above and beyond

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The rated capacity of a sling

he rated capacity of a sling

factors that affect the overall

How much the lifting

(ASME) requires that all wire rope

> Number of legs.

apply Standard D/d ratios to determine efficiency

25 times rope diameter

Hand-spliced, single-part slings

15 times rope diameter

Braided multi-part slings of 6 parts

25 times component rope diameter

Braided multi-part slings of 8 parts

25 times component rope diameter

Helically laid multi-part slings

25 times component rope diameter

Hand-tucked grommets and mechanically

5 times sling body diameter

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How wire rope slings are used

or the sling damaged by the load, and

Reduction in efficiency of wire rope

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Sound lifting practices

here are four primary factors to take into

location of the center of gravity is also necessary

They are: (1) the physical parameters of the load;

If the load has small diameter corners, protective

Calculating the load of basket hitches and bridles

hen youre calculating the load

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If the load is hanging free, the normal

also decreases. In other words, the smaller the

Three-step formula for calculating

Examples of how to calculate sling leg loads

2. Horizontal sling angle is 30 degrees.

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Riggers 10-step checklist

1. Weigh and measure

6. Balance the load

2. Use the right hitch

The slings legs should contain or

3. Choose the right sling

7. Test the rigging

If D/d ratios are smaller than those

8. Stand clear and lift

4. Inspect the sling

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Avoid the temptation to use your

Inspection and removal criteria for wire rope slings

When to replace your wire rope sling

3. Metal loss Wear or scraping of one-third the

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Single part body, hand-spliced wire rope slings

he end of a single wire rope is bent back